Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 Drops Star-Studded Day Two Local Lineup with Black Coffee at the Helm
The excitement is reaching fever pitch as Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 unveils its much-anticipated Day Two local lineup, and it’s already being hailed as one of the biggest music moments of the year. Taking center stage is none other than Grammy Award-winning icon Black Coffee, who will headline with a special homecoming performance—complete with surprise guests that fans won’t want to miss.
After conquering global stages from Ibiza residencies to Coachella headliner sets, Black Coffee returns to South African soil, ready to deliver a show that will celebrate both his international success and his Mzansi roots. With a career that continues to push boundaries, festivalgoers can expect a high-energy set fused with signature deep house grooves and plenty of unexpected collaborations.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. The Day Two local lineup reads like a who’s who of South Africa’s music scene, blending established legends with rising stars who are redefining their genres. Fans can look forward to performances by:
- Elaine – The R&B queen with soulful, heart-tugging anthems.
- Akio – The cultural tastemaker known for keeping dancefloors alive with his diverse DJ sets.
- DJ Nkosh – Afro-house specialist bringing groove-driven soundscapes.
- DJ Lochive – Known for deep, experimental rhythms that set him apart.
- Muzi – The genre-bending visionary behind the “Zulu Skywalker” sound.
- Holly Rey – House music’s golden girl with vocals that melt into every beat.
- Khuli Chana – The Motswako pioneer known for lyrical precision and stage charisma.
- Tortured Soul – International live deep house band blending jazz and soul energy.
- Nia Pearl – Amapiano’s vocal queen with buttery smooth delivery.
- Sun-EL Musician – The maestro of spiritual and electronic Afro-beat fusion.
- Lulo Cafe – A deep house veteran with timeless crowd-pleasing selections.
- DJ Lag – Durban’s Gqom king and a global dancefloor shaker.
- Adillah – One of SA’s most electrifying DJs, known for wavy, high-impact sets.
This reveal is only the local artist lineup for Day Two, and with more surprises and international acts still to be announced, Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 is gearing up to deliver an experience that transcends music boundaries.
Adding to the festival’s growing buzz, Jacaranda FM and MTV have been confirmed as official media partners, guaranteeing non-stop coverage across airwaves, social media, and TV screens in the lead-up to and during the festival weekend.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, the event will take place from Saturday, 30 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025, with gates opening at 12h00 and closing at 22h00 each day.
Tickets are already selling fast as fans from across the country make plans to join the party. With a lineup this stacked and an atmosphere this electric, Hey Neighbour 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate celebration of music, community, and homegrown talent.
